Japanese late 20th century large charger by Japanese ceramic artist, YASUDA MICHIO. The large charger is done with a hand-painted pine tree design. This type of ceramics is called IKKO-ware from Mr. Yasuda's kiln located in SHIGA Prefecture. The charger is signed by the artist in back. It come..

Japanese 21st century (circa 2009) ceramic vase by ceramic artist ICHINO MASAHIKO. ICHINO was born in 1962 in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. He originally studied with IMAI MASAYUKI and his father ICHINO SHINSUI. He began to work independently in 1978. He has exhibited throughout Japan and also arou..

Japanese Early 20th Century MAKUZU KOZAN porcelain vase. The design is of peonies and birds. The leaves, blue branches, gray blossoms are done in underglaze colors and the birds, gray branches and orange blossoms are done in overglaze enamels. Signed MAKUZU KOZAN SAKU. No box. The vase measur..

Japanese circa 1900 large porcelain vase with cat design by Fukagawa. The wonderful vase has cats around the upper sides of the vase with balls and ribbons in the foreground. Fukagawa with Fukagawa mountain logo on bottom. The large vase measures 15 3/4" tall by 14" in diameter. (nedesu)

Japanese late MEIJI Period studio porcelain vase by MAKUZU KOZAN I. The vase has the design of numerous birds. Signed Makuzu Kozan Sei. The vase measures 5 3/4" tall by 5" in diameter. No box. (kunesu)

Japanese 20th century MASHIKO Living National Treasure artist, SHIMAOKA TATSUZO (1919 - 2007) large earthenware charger. SHIMAOKA TATSUZO was born in Tokyo in 1919. He studied at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. In 1946 he moved to Mashiko and entered an apprenticeship with HAMADA SHOJI. He ..

Japanese 20-21st century Kutani vase by artist Nakata Kazuo. Nakata Kazuo studied under Living National Treasure artist, Tokuda Yasokichi III. He is known for using designs created with strips of silver leaf. He remains active in Ishikawa Prefecture. His works are on display at the Smithsonian..

Japanese mid 20th century porcelain vase by ceramicist ONO HAKUKO (1925-1996). The wonderful design on the vase is done with gold leaf applied under clear overglaze. The vase comes with TOMOBAKO, or original artist signed wooden storage box and TOMOGIRE, or artist stamped wrapping cloth. The va..

Japanese 21st century thickly glazed Shino ware vase by master artist HAYASHI SHOTARO. A member of the prestigious DENTOKOGEIKAI for years, Hayashi has exhibited at major exhibitions throughout Japan. Comes with TOMOBAKO, original artist signed wooden storage box. The vase measures 12 3/4" tall an..

Japanese late 20th century MUMYOI-YAKI vase by Living National Treasure artist ITO SEKISUI. ITO SEKISUI was selected as a LNT in June 2003 for his work with MUMYOI-YAKI. It was the first time time for a MUMYOI-YAKI artist to receive this recognition. He is the 5th generation to be working with ..